Dual Credit Associate of Arts

The Ranger College Dual Credit Associate of Arts program gives high school students the opportunity to begin working toward a college degree while still completing their high school education. Designed for college-ready students, the Associate of Arts degree provides a strong academic foundation through core curriculum courses in English, Mathematics, Science, History, Government, Communication, Social Sciences, and Electives.

Students who complete this pathway can earn transferable college credits that apply toward bachelor’s degree programs at four-year universities. The degree plan is structured to help students stay on track for graduation while exploring academic and career interests early. A suggested two-year course sequence is also available to help students and advisors plan coursework semester by semester.

The Associate of Arts degree requires completion of 60 credit hours, including the Texas Core Curriculum and degree plan requirements. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete residency requirements through Ranger College.

Associate of Arts

Core Curriculumn (42 Hours) Plus Degree Plan Requirements (18 Hours)

Category Grade College

Communication: (6 hours)

  • __ENGL 1301: Composition 1
  • __ENGL 1302: Composition 2

 

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Mathematics: (3 hours)

  • __Math 1314: College Algebra
  • __MATH 1316: Plane Trigonometry
  • __MATH 1332: Contemporary Mathematics
  • __MATH 1342: Elementary Statistical Methods
  • __MATH 2312: Pre-Calculus Math 
  • __MATH 2313: Calculus 1
  • __MATH 1324: Math for Business and Social Science
  • __MATH 1325: Calculus for Business and Social Science

 

 

 

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Life and Pysical Science: (Take two (8 hours))

  • __BIOL 1406: Biology for Science Majors I
  • __ BIOL 1407: Biology for Science Majors II
  • __ BIOL 1408: Biology for Non-Science Majors I
  • __ BIOL 1409: Biology for Non-Science Majors II
  • __ BIOL 2401: Anatomy and Physiology I
  • __ BIOL 2402: Anatomy and Physiology II
  • __ BIOL 2420: Microbiology Non-science Majors
  • __ BIOL 2421: Microbiology Science Majors
  • __ CHEM 1411: General Chemistry I*
  • __ CHEM 1412: General Chemistry II*
  • __ GEOL 1403: Physical Geology
  • __ GEOL 1404: Historical Geology
  • __ PHYS 1401: College Physics I*
  • __ PHYS 1402: College Physics II*

 

 

 

 

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Language, Philosophy, and Culture: (6 hours)

  • __ENGL 2322: British Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2323: British Literature II*
  • __ ENGL 2327: American Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2328: American Literature II*
  • __ ENGL 2332: World Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2333: World Literature II*
  • __ HIST 2321: World Civilizations I
  • __ HIST 2322: World Civilizations II

 

 

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Creative Arts: (3 hours)

  • __ ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation
  • __ DRAM 1310: Introduction to Theater
  • __ MUSI 1306: Music Appreciation
  • __ MUSI 1310: American Music

 

 

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American History: (6 hours)

  • __ HIST 1301: United States History I
  • __ HIST 1302: United States History II

 

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Government/Political Science: (6 hours)

  • __ GOVT 2305 Federal Government
  • __ GOVT 2306 Texas Government

 

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Social and Behavioral Sciences: (3 hours)

  • __ PSYC 2301: General Psychology
  • __ PSYC 2314: Lifespan Growth and Development
  • __ SOCI 1301: Introductory Sociology
  • __ ECON 1301: Introduction to Economics
  • __ ECON 2301: Principles of Macroeconomics

 

 

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Component Area: (4 hours)

  • __ SPCH 1315: Public Speaking
  • __ EDUC 1100: Learning Frameworks

 

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Electives: (15 hours)

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Suggested Two-Year Plan

(for college-ready students)

Freshman Year

Freshman Year: Semester 1

  • ENGL 1301
  • HIST 1301
  • MATH Course
  • SPCH 1315
  • ART, DRAM, or MUSI
  • EDUC/PSYC 1100 (required 1st semester)

Total: 16 hours

Freshman Year: Semester 2

  • ENGL 1302
  • HIST 1302
  • GOVT 2305
  • ECON, PSYC, or SOCI
  • Elective

Total: 15 hours

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Year: Semester 1

  • ENGL XXXX
  • BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS
  • GOVT 2306
  • Elective
  • Elective

Total: 16 hours

Sophomore Year: Semester 2

  • ENGL XXXX
  • BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS
  • Elective
  • Elective

Total: 13 hours

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